LISTING YOUR HOME FOR

Retirement

LISTING YOUR HOME FOR

Retirement

Selling Your Home for Retirement

Ah, after working the past 40+ years of your adult life you can finally see it – retirement! Yes, perhaps it’s coming soon, or you have already retired and now a new stage in your life begins. For many retirees, it’s the beginning of more traveling or spending more time with the kids and grandkids, which also means selling your home for retirement.If you are selling your home for retirement here are a few things to consider helping to make the process easier and decide on the best strategy moving forward:

Plans After Retirement

Before selling your home, it is best to know what you are going to do and where you are going to go after your house sells. Will you be downsizing to a smaller home in the same community or selling everything and hitting the road in the RV? Maybe you just plan to travel for a year, so you’ll need a storage unit for all your belongings. Having a plan before selling your home for retirement will ease much of the stress and help budget your income from the sale of your home.

Equity

Do you have equity in your home? During the recession of 2008-2009, many homeowners found themselves “upside-down” in their homes, or with negative equity, meaning they owed more on their home than they could sell it for. The last several years, however, home values have been on the rise and homeowners are building their equity again. It is recommended that you have enough equity in your home to pay off the current mortgage, related fees, and taxes, and have enough left over to give a 20% down payment on your next property.

Emotionally Ready

If you have lived in your house for any length of time, selling your home can be a very emotional process, especially if you have raised your family in it. You need to be prepared to get your house ready to show to potential buyers. It is best to declutter as much as possible removing any knick-knacks on shelves, photo’s off the wall, even paint over the growth chart of your kids next to the kitchen door. As was mentioned, this can be an emotional time and It may be best to get professionals to come in and stage the home for you.

Using a REALTOR®

Your real estate market is unique, so it is best to consult with a professional real estate agent about the sale price of your home. A knowledgeable REALTOR® will go to work for you, using market analysis reports, neighborhood comparisons, and recently sold home pricing, being able to share with you what they know is top value for your home. Going off generic internet generated reports are often misleading and can lead to false expectations.
Using a REALTOR® also includes benefits of giving you advice about updates or repairs that will make your home more attractive to potential buyers. They market your home so that it receives as much exposure as possible. And they schedule home showings and handle all the required paperwork.

After the Sale

After selling your home for retirement the road is yours! Whatever it was that you had planned to do before selling your home you now get to pursue without the burden of having a large home to care for. Enjoy this new stage in your life and may it bring you much joy, adventure, special moments and memories.

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Selling Your Home for Retirement

Ah, after working the past 40+ years of your adult life you can finally see it – retirement! Yes, perhaps it’s coming soon, or you have already retired and now a new stage in your life begins. For many retirees, it’s the beginning of more traveling or spending more time with the kids and grandkids, which also means selling your home for retirement.If you are selling your home for retirement here are a few things to consider helping to make the process easier and decide on the best strategy moving forward:

Plans After Retirement

Before selling your home, it is best to know what you are going to do and where you are going to go after your house sells. Will you be downsizing to a smaller home in the same community or selling everything and hitting the road in the RV? Maybe you just plan to travel for a year, so you’ll need a storage unit for all your belongings. Having a plan before selling your home for retirement will ease much of the stress and help budget your income from the sale of your home.

Equity

Do you have equity in your home? During the recession of 2008-2009, many homeowners found themselves “upside-down” in their homes, or with negative equity, meaning they owed more on their home than they could sell it for. The last several years, however, home values have been on the rise and homeowners are building their equity again. It is recommended that you have enough equity in your home to pay off the current mortgage, related fees, and taxes, and have enough left over to give a 20% down payment on your next property.

Emotionally Ready

If you have lived in your house for any length of time, selling your home can be a very emotional process, especially if you have raised your family in it. You need to be prepared to get your house ready to show to potential buyers. It is best to declutter as much as possible removing any knick-knacks on shelves, photo’s off the wall, even paint over the growth chart of your kids next to the kitchen door. As was mentioned, this can be an emotional time and It may be best to get professionals to come in and stage the home for you.

Using a REALTOR®

Your real estate market is unique, so it is best to consult with a professional real estate agent about the sale price of your home. A knowledgeable REALTOR® will go to work for you, using market analysis reports, neighborhood comparisons, and recently sold home pricing, being able to share with you what they know is top value for your home. Going off generic internet generated reports are often misleading and can lead to false expectations.
Using a REALTOR® also includes benefits of giving you advice about updates or repairs that will make your home more attractive to potential buyers. They market your home so that it receives as much exposure as possible. And they schedule home showings and handle all the required paperwork.

After the Sale

After selling your home for retirement the road is yours! Whatever it was that you had planned to do before selling your home you now get to pursue without the burden of having a large home to care for. Enjoy this new stage in your life and may it bring you much joy, adventure, special moments and memories.

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Rancho Mirage, California – A resident of the Coachella Valley since 1989 I became a REALTOR® after a 25 year career in the travel / hospitality industry. I specialize in residential, second home and vacation properties in Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Desert – I know our local real estate market. I am an expert in every aspect of the sales process. While I focus predominately in Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Desert – I have assisted client throughout the Coachella Valley including the communities of Indian Wells, Indio, and La Quinta.

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introducing Gerald D. Green with Keller Williams Realty

Gerald D. Green

REALTOR®

CalBRE #01981697

A resident of the Coachella Valley since 1989 I became a Realtor after a 25 career in the travel / hospitality industry. I specialize in residential, second home and vacation properties in Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Desert.

In my experience, a home isn't a dream home because of its room dimensions. It's about how you feel when you walk through the front door, and the way you can instantly envision your life unfolding there.

This is about more than real estate - it‘s about your life and your dreams.

I understand you are looking to sell your current home, and I want to be the real estate professional to help you. I work with each of my clients individually, taking the time to understand their unique needs and lifestyle, and I want to do the same for you.

It's incredibly fulfilling to know I am helping my clients open a new chapter of their lives. That's why I work so hard to not only find that perfect buyer, but also to handle every last detail of the sale process, from negotiating the terms of sale to recommending moving companies.

I'll do the research & provide a home value report that is more accurate than any online estimate.

My home value report will consider:
> Unique features of your home
> Recent & comparable sales
> Local pricing trends
> Analysis of current listings

After you've had the chance to review this information, we’ll meet to go over the entire process and get started on getting your home sold.

What You Can Expect From Me:

Honesty and Professionalism First

A Happy Smile along with Excellent Customer Service

Caring Service with A Get It Done Attitude

Win - Win Results!

I will provide extraordinary service as your real estate agent, advocate and resource for buying and selling property in Palm Springs and the surrounding Coachella Valley communities. Please also think of me as a trusted referral for your colleagues, friends and family members.

A resident of the Coachella Valley since 1989 I became a Realtor after a 25 career in the travel / hospitality industry. I specialize in residential, second home and vacation properties in Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Desert.

In my experience, a home isn't a dream home because of its room dimensions. It's about how you feel when you walk through the front door, and the way you can instantly envision your life unfolding there.

This is about more than real estate - it‘s about your life and your dreams.

I understand you are looking to sell your current home, and I want to be the real estate professional to help you. I work with each of my clients individually, taking the time to understand their unique needs and lifestyle, and I want to do the same for you.

It's incredibly fulfilling to know I am helping my clients open a new chapter of their lives. That's why I work so hard to not only find that perfect buyer, but also to handle every last detail of the sale process, from negotiating the terms of sale to recommending moving companies.

I'll do the research & provide a home value report that is more accurate than any online estimate.

My home value report will consider:
> Unique features of your home
> Recent & comparable sales
> Local pricing trends
> Analysis of current listings

After you've had the chance to review this information, we’ll meet to go over the entire process and get started on getting your home sold.

What You Can Expect From Me:

Honesty and Professionalism First

A Happy Smile along with Excellent Customer Service

Caring Service with A Get It Done Attitude

Win - Win Results!

I will provide extraordinary service as your real estate agent, advocate and resource for buying and selling property in Palm Springs and the surrounding Coachella Valley communities. Please also think of me as a trusted referral for your colleagues, friends and family members.